When I think about Auto Assembly it feels as though it has always been there. Something that always felt fresh & new and yet had been around for longer than even I knew. It most probably had that feel due to the ever changing nature of the show with the location shifts & ever growing and changing fan base. My association with the show goes far back even longer than most people probably realise. I used to be a toy dealer, Specifically 80's toys & Primarily Transformers. The 1st dedicated Transformers show for me was Transforce swiftly followed by Auto Assembly.

The Usual Suspects

Back then I wanted to work in Comics, specifically Transformers. I fell into selling toys just how many do, by being a collector 1st. It was at this show I started drawing a Transformers The Movie Poster at which point Andrew Wildman came over to chat to me, & give me some Sage Advise. Fast Forward a few Years, with many bumps along the road & I was a now a Guest at the same AA. Yes at a different location, with new people, & new Experiences. I was working on The How to Draw Guide at the time alongside John Mccrea. It may even have been the 1st show I was actually a Guest at.

With several changes of location between shows & a growing fan base we finally reached AA 2015. This was to be the final show & I have to admit I was slightly relived. It had been a part of my Convention Experiences since the Beginning and always felt it was best to go out on a high. Which it most certainly did.

For the Final Show I wasn't a Guest but I did appear in the Artists Alley. Hence wasn't around for many of the usual evening Hijinks due to other work commitments. In one way I was glad, I never did feel comfortable on Stage, which is one of the things that you have to do as a Guest at a show. I am fine one to one or in small groups, but when 500 people plus are watching you I tend to go blank & the only thing I can think of saying is 'Buy my Stuff'

I got asked for my usual Sketches at the show, and some of my Unusual ones, some of which I won't even post on here. The one thing I do seem to get is the slightly warped fanbase. Or the Sketches other Artists don't want to touch in case of reprisals. Me though, if I think it will be fun to draw I will give it a go.

Which Brings me Right to the Closing Ceremony. Unexpectedly the Artists Alley was called up to the Stage, I didn't really want to go. As Public Emotion is not really my thing. I save that for when I lock myself under the cupboard. I tagged along as it would have felt bad not to. First up was Jason Cardy with a microphone in hand talking to the crowd in front with enough emotion to make Sadam Hussein cry, even after his death. In short he expressed his love for AA the People involved & his time there. All I could think was 'oh god how do I follow that?' Anything I would have said would have look disinterested & uncaring. Not that I would be. It's just like I said, I save that for under the cupboard.

Which then brings me on to that moment of Relief, where he turned his speech on its head and into a proposal live on stage for TFA's very own Kat Nicholson. Yes it was corny, it was slightly embarrassing, and of course Transformers Catchphrases were used. But most of all it was Sweet.

She said Yes by the way.

There was lots of emotion as that show closed, which I'm not good at. The one think that stuck with me though was how nice everyone was. How nice they were to each other. Yes there is always exceptions. But more than 99% of the people there were fundamentally just really nice human beings. As I drove away it really hit me at how much it was a family & if I said I didn't shed a tear. I'd be a liar.

Sometimes for things to move forward other things have to end. Its Evolution and nothing lasts forever. The most important thing is to make sure you have a good time along the way.

So here we are, another year older, a tad bit wiser & a New Show to Experience.

I will be Starting of my Tour of these fair British Isles (& their inner-cities) at The Ultimate Geek Weekend. At least thats what it promises on the Flyer! 2015 Convention season starts out Early, so early I haven't took the tree down yet, but bare with me it will be done. I promise.

You can find me at Digi-Con on the 10th to 11th January, Sketching, Signing & most likely talking a lot,until the voice gives up of course. Other Guests include my former bowling Partner Ernie Hudson, Doctors Paul Mcgann & Peter Davidson, just incase there are any illnesses & a list so long I cannot be bothered to type it.

There are of course other artists, but you know I'm the one you really want.

Oh also theres been some changes on the website, you like? I do. That's not a proposal, just an observation.There is now a link to my Instagram feed, Updated Galleries & a whole new look, with much more to follow & If you want to see where you can find me through 2015 just check out the 2015 Tour Dates.

Ok, so now its that time of the year when we are heading into the Big Con. You may wonder which I am referring to, but be in no doubt, with Record breaking attendance at the last show, and over 88,000 people passing through their doors, it is one hell of a Big Show!

In just over 2 weeks I will be there from the 23rd of May until the 25th Sketching my proverbial Butt off. I was going to say 'Ass' but it seemed rather Rude. So I will stick with Butt.

Ok so what's the deal? Well I sketch what you want, whatever that may be. But with numbers of 88,000 and growing, it really is 1st come 1st serve. So this is your chance to jump the queue & Pre-Order. No waiting around, no wondering if I can get it done, Just click & collect, & what could be better than that?

To Pre-Order a Sketch simply go to the COMMISSIONS section of this Website along the Top Bar, Click what you are after & pay by Paypal. It couldn't be easier.

Keep an Eye out for more announcements over the next couple of weeks...

This Weekend is the 1st MCM COMIC CON of the year where I will be returning to The International Centre Telford on 15 February.

My first show in MCM Expo’s packed 2014 schedule, you will find me in the Comic Village section of the show. Wether you Want a Sketch, to buy a Print of just have a chat, feel free to pop down & check it out.

Whatever the character or challenge, come and surprise me!Bringing a taste of the London Comic Con to Telford, the MCM Midlands Comic Con is a great day out for the whole family – I will look forward to seeing you there.

Although the Saturday was slower than I expected, the Sunday seemed to pick up and had a nice flow throughout the day. There was time to chat, draw and have a few giggles with the banter than was on hand.

One of the sketches I did (opposite) was for Mike DX, which featured himself with his favorite Autobot Optimus Prime. What was nice was to see how happy Mike was with his sketch. He actually looked quite taken aback, and proclaimed "Its even better than I could have ever imagined!" Which brought a smile to my face!

Another of the covers I produced was Batman/Superman, (Below) which I really enjoyed doing.

(At some point I am going to have to gather all these cover images together, Gallery Anyone?)

As usual I had the mix of Transformers, Superheros, and a steady request for the Merc with a mouth himself, Deadpool. To see more images of sketches just join in with my twitter/facebook/instagram feeds.

One Awesome Frenzy.... oops Rumble ;)

A taxi ride to New Street. An hour and a half to London via virgin trains. Three stops through the London Underground and then one Overground stop, and still I get there before 9.00! I think I must of had a bit of practice at this.

Early starts and sketching on the train put me in the mindset for the show, now how was this one? For a start We were located in a different part of the show, instead of the central row we were on the far left, which I am sure affected the footfall. Although not as busy as the July show, which is to be expected. The numbers seemed up on what was previously known as EMS.

This did give me a bit more time on the sketches I produced and more time to talk to each person I was sketching for. Which was a nice change of pace for me. Sometimes the intensity of the Big Shows can get to be a bit much!

Also it does seem as though Sketch Covers are starting to be starting to become the flavour of the day. Which I do find quite fun, as they are always tricky to do.

I think what I have come to realise after this show more than anything, is how much I enjoy these shows. It's not just the banter or sketching, or even some of the crazy things I get to see. It's the friendships I make.

These shows have such a friendly vibe to them, kids, teenagers, adults, All there just to have fun. Its Almost an escape from the usual attitude of negativity that many people can posses. Everyone I seem to meet is there for one reason. To have fun, smile and enjoy themselves, which is something I really like.

Its almost a feeling of being one large family, where not everyone agrees on everything, but everyone does agree on one thing. Lets just have fun!

I think this last photo says it far more eloquently than I ever could. A whole family of Transformers just out to enjoy themselves. That's right, check out that baby Optimus Prime! :D

"I was given this as a gift from a little fan so I promised it would be on the website'":D

I will be at The Winter LONDON FILM & COMIC CON This Weekend Signing, Sketching, & Enjoying The Company of Many Like Minded folk. But There is Another Show, Many Miles away Up in Nottingham, NERD FEST!

This one Day Event is Their 1st Show, So Lets wish them a great day!

Available on the Day there will be The 1st Issue Of WARR & PEACE by SAMBROOK & GREGORI with a special Exclusive Cover by my good self!

Make Sure if your in the Area you pop in & check Out the Show, and of cause if You are at the show, Go and Pick up a copy of this Great book!

Okay so that time of the year is upon us, The Winter LONDON FILM & COMIC CON will be shortly here! Formally EMS The Entertainment Media Show, there has been a bit of Re-Branding to keep this festival of frivolity going in One Direction, & No I am not Referring to the boy band.I will be there on the 5th & 6th of October, but if You want to beat the Rush, I am opening Pre-Orders NOW!

To Guarantee a Sketch for Collection at the show, and to avoid any Waiting times simply go to the COMMISSIONS section of this website(Along the top banner)& click on the sketch of your choice.When ordering just fill in the details of the characters you want, then the order is complete!

More than 50 years after its debut, 2013 Topps Mars Attacks Invasion is the first set to focus solely on a new story line.I am pleased to say I will be contributing Art packaged within this new set!This new set sticks with the original's tradition of fully painted artwork and takes on a new script. Every 2013 Topps Mars Attacks Invasion box will contain 1 Sketch Card per box. A total of 50 packs will contain four-card puzzles and there are Creator Sketch Cards that come with a different design from regular cards.

There will also be Classic Autographs featuring classic Artists and Actors from the Hit Film!